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Drivers warned over five-day Nantwich Road closure

Drivers warned over five-day Nantwich Road closure

One of the busiest stretches of road in Crewe and Nantwich is to close for all of half-term week for electrical work.

Nantwich Road outside Crewe railway station will be closed for five days to allow Scottish Power Energy Networks to carry out the works.

February 11, 2015
Councillor’s plea to fight 118 homes off Queens Drive, Nantwich

Councillor’s plea to fight 118 homes off Queens Drive, Nantwich

A councillor has made an impassioned plea for planning chiefs to stop the second phase of a major development in Nantwich.

Cllr Arthur Moran spoke out about the Gladman Developments application to build another 118 homes on a site off Queens Drive.

February 10, 2015
Nantwich Civic Hall staff go DIY to save taxpayers £10,000

Nantwich Civic Hall staff go DIY to save taxpayers £10,000

Big-hearted volunteers in Nantwich have been praised for saving the taxpayer £10,000 on revamping the town’s Civic Hall.

Staff at the centre have clubbed together to carry out a range of repairs and decorations at the venue on Market Street.

February 10, 2015
Chuggers in Nantwich town centre face ‘day a week’ limit

Chuggers in Nantwich town centre face ‘day a week’ limit

Charity collectors in Nantwich could be limited to working just one day a week, if councillors get their way.

Retailers and shoppers have complained about too many collectors, known as Chuggers, targeting Nantwich town square over recent months.

February 10, 2015
South Cheshire dance school scoops North West title

South Cheshire dance school scoops North West title

By Jonathan White
Members of Miss Caroline’s School of Dance in South Cheshire scooped top prize at a North West championships.

The ‘XCELL’ street dance crew – Alex Worsley, Ben Worsley, Sam Davison, Zach McCullough, Connie Vickers, Emily Croshaw, Beth Lea and Caitlin Randell – won in their under 18s category.

February 10, 2015
Nantwich primary school celebrates “outstanding” Ofsted report

Nantwich primary school celebrates “outstanding” Ofsted report

A primary school in Nantwich has been judged as “outstanding” in all five areas, according to the latest Ofsted inspection.

Stapeley Broad Lane CE Primary School was praised by inspectors for its “strong leadership and management”.

February 9, 2015
Nantwich Mayor launches “Salt of the Earth” awards

Nantwich Mayor launches “Salt of the Earth” awards

Nantwich Mayor Cllr Christine Farrall will be presenting awards to recognise and celebrate individuals, groups and businesses that make a real difference to the town.

Eight fittingly named “Salt of the Earth” Awards will be presented at a reception on Friday March 27 at Nantwich Civic Hall before The Mayor’s Charity Dance.

February 9, 2015
Man suffered broken jaw in assault outside Nantwich takeaway

Man suffered broken jaw in assault outside Nantwich takeaway

A man was attacked and suffered a broken jaw in an incident outside a takeaway in Nantwich town centre.

The serious assault happened outside the Subway takeaway shop on Swine Market at 1.45am yesterday (February 8).

February 9, 2015
Nantwich Museum enjoys bumper day with 1,000 visitors

Nantwich Museum enjoys bumper day with 1,000 visitors

Nantwich Museum enjoyed one of its busiest days when it attracted around 1,000 visitors on Holly Holy Day.

The Pillory Street venue was thriving throughout the day as the Battle of Nantwich of 1644 was commemorated in the town.

February 6, 2015
Burglars jailed after series of Nantwich and Crewe break-ins

Burglars jailed after series of Nantwich and Crewe break-ins

Two cousins have been jailed for 70 months for a series of break-ins across the country, including in Nantwich and Crewe.

Kindred crooks Scott and David Simkiss (pictured) teamed up to burgle several homes – but also went alone on some raids.

February 5, 2015
Nantwich man among 25 facing historic child sex abuse charges

Nantwich man among 25 facing historic child sex abuse charges

A Nantwich man is among 25 charged with child sex offences following a major police operation in West Yorkshire.

Hedar Ali, 35, of Nantwich, has been charged with two offences of rape and two offences of trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

February 4, 2015
Road in Wrenbury closed for emergency sewer works

Road in Wrenbury closed for emergency sewer works

Drivers will be hit as emergency works are carried out on a collapsed sewer on a busy road in Wrenbury, Nantwich.

Cheshire East Council has closed Wrenbury Heath Road from the junction with Sound Lane to the junction with New Town Road.

February 4, 2015
Unsafe sunbeds found in Nantwich and Crewe crackdown

Unsafe sunbeds found in Nantwich and Crewe crackdown

Two thirds of sunbeds tested in Cheshire East were not safe enough, startling figures have revealed.

In an inspection of tanning salons across Nantwich, Crewe and other towns, only 32 of 90 sunbeds met European safety standards.

February 3, 2015